Ben Mathis-Lilley

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Senior Writer at Slate

Slate senior writer; author of THE HOT SEAT (a book about college football, Jim Harbaugh, American history, and the nature of existence)

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Musk Calls for Trump’s Impeachment and Implies He Is a Pedophile

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ben Mathis-Lilley

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Well, people have predicted for a long time that there would be a falling-out between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, two narcissists with a tendency to blame other people for their many self-inflicted problems.
The long-awaited feud has finally arrived, and it exceeds expectations.

3 weeks ago | slate.com | Ben Mathis-Lilley

Politics By Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Well, people have predicted for a long time that there would be a falling-out between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, two narcissists with a tendency to blame other people for their many self-inflicted problems.
My wife's unconventional phone obsession is upending our lives. She refuses to see it.

3 weeks ago | slate.com | Ben Mathis-Lilley

Care and Feeding Advice by Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, The other day my 8-year-old daughter, “Samantha,” said she doesn’t want her mom, my wife, “Zoe,” taking her places anymore. She asked if I would take her instead. When I asked her why, she said that her mom had promised to take her shopping after school that day, but that it didn’t happen. The reason?
My sister is furious because I gave her daughter hot sauce. She says spicy food is “bad for kids’ tastebuds.”

3 weeks ago | slate.com | Ben Mathis-Lilley

Skip to the content Taking the Dutiful March up the High Road Care and Feeding Advice by Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, I’m a hot sauce guy. About six weeks ago, my 9-year-old niece, “Kayla,” was at my apartment for the day while her parents took her younger brother to an appointment. I work from home so can easily—and happily—take care of Kayla at short notice.
Great News From Congress: Another Democrat Has Gotten a Book Contract!

1 month ago | slate.com | Ben Mathis-Lilley

Skip to the content Politics By Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. When New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker delivered the longest speech in Senate history in April, to protest the cuts to public services enacted by Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency group, people were inspired.
Oh Good, Cory Booker Has Turned His Historic Senate Speech Into … a Book Deal!

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ben Mathis-Lilley

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. When New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker delivered the longest speech in Senate history in April, to protest the cuts to public services enacted by Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency group, people were inspired.
All this isolationism is taking us to some weird places.

1 month ago | slate.com | Ben Mathis-Lilley

Politics By Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. So far the story of the Trump administration when it comes to the economy is a tale of two countries: There are two paths that the United States might take under Donald Trump, and they end in very different national environments.
My Daughter Did a Favor for a Popular Girl at School. Her Brother Told Me How It Ended.

1 month ago | slate.com | Ben Mathis-Lilley

Care and Feeding Advice by Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My daughter is 12. Apparently, some time ago, she gave her favorite pen to a girl who’s quite popular in her class. Now she can’t get it back—either this girl lost it or doesn’t want to give it back. She didn’t tell me about it, her brother did, which I also find weird.
My 11-Year-Old’s Reaction to Frustration is Beyond. I Don’t Know How to Cope.

1 month ago | slate.com | Ben Mathis-Lilley

Care and Feeding Advice by Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Have a question about kids, parenting, or family life? Submit it here! Dear Care and Feeding, My 11-year-old daughter is filled with big feelings. She puts a lot of pressure on herself, and when she feels like she’s failing, often has meltdowns at home.
Amazon's behavior makes Walmart's earnings call look like a profile in courage.

1 month ago | slate.com | Ben Mathis-Lilley

Skip to the content At the Center of a Perpetual Explosion Politics By Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily.